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Belgium Driving Theory Test (Category B) 2026

Practise for the Belgian theory exam for a car licence (category B). Training and exams are run by each region, but the theory exam works the same way in Flanders and Wallonia: 50 questions, and you need 41 points out of 50, with 5 points lost for each serious error. These original questions in English cover Belgian rules, licence routes, speed limits and the road signs used across continental Europe.

  • Driving
  • Belgium
  • 250 questions
  • Checked October 11, 2026

Quick answer

The Belgian car theory exam (category B) has 50 questions. Pass mark: 41 points out of 50. Each light error costs 1 point and each serious error costs 5 points, so two serious errors mean a fail. It is run by The regions: exam centres in Flanders (GOCA Vlaanderen), Wallonia and the Brussels-Capital Region. Minimum age: 18 for a full category B licence; you can take the theory exam and start learning with a provisional licence from 17. Practise here for free with 250 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 11, 2026.

Read before you practiseStart with the Belgium Driving Theory Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    How many questions are in the Belgian car theory exam for category B?
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    Answer: B. 50

    The theory exam has 50 questions. It is the same format in Flanders and Wallonia.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    What score do you need to pass the Belgian category B theory exam?
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    Answer: A. At least 41 out of 50

    You start with 50 points and need at least 41 at the end. Mistakes take points away.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    In the Belgian theory exam, how many points does a serious error (zware fout / faute grave) cost?
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    Answer: C. 5 points

    A serious error costs 5 points. A light error costs 1 point.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    In the Belgian theory exam, how many points does a light error cost?
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    Answer: A. 1 point

    A light (minor) error costs 1 point. Serious errors cost 5 points.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    If you make no serious errors, what is the largest number of light errors you can make and still pass the theory exam?
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    Answer: D. 9

    With 41 out of 50 needed, you can lose at most 9 points. That means up to 9 light errors.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    You made one serious error in the theory exam. How many light errors can you still make and pass?
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    Answer: A. 4

    One serious error costs 5 points. You can lose 4 more points, so up to 4 light errors.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    What happens if you make two serious errors in the Belgian theory exam?
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    Answer: C. You fail, because you lose 10 points

    Two serious errors cost 10 points, so you cannot reach 41. In Flanders you also cannot try the same exam again that day.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    Which of these mistakes counts as a serious error in the theory exam?
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    Answer: D. Choosing a speed above the limit

    Any answer that means driving faster than the limit is a serious error. So are third- and fourth-degree offences.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    Driving through a red traffic light is an example of which kind of offence used to mark serious errors in the theory exam?
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    Answer: B. Third-degree offence

    Running a red light is a third-degree offence. Answers that lead to third- or fourth-degree offences are serious errors.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    Not obeying the orders of a police officer directing traffic is which degree of offence?
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    Answer: C. Fourth degree

    Ignoring a police officer's orders is a fourth-degree offence, the most serious level. It is a serious error in the exam.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    How long do you have to answer each question in the Belgian theory exam?
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    Answer: B. 15 seconds

    Each question is read aloud and shown on the screen. You then have at most 15 seconds to answer.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    About how long does the whole Belgian theory exam take?
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    Answer: C. About 30 minutes

    With 50 questions read aloud and 15 seconds each, the exam takes about 30 minutes.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    From what age can you take the category B theory exam in Belgium?
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    Answer: A. 17

    You must be at least 17 on the day of the theory exam, in Flanders and in Wallonia.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    How long is a pass in the Belgian theory exam valid?
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    Answer: B. 3 years

    A pass is valid for 3 years (36 months). You must take the practical exam within that time.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    How many times may you retake the Belgian theory exam?
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    Answer: C. As many times as you need

    There is no limit on retakes. But after every two failures you must take theory lessons first.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    You failed the theory exam twice. What must you do before the third attempt?
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    Answer: D. Take at least 12 hours of theory lessons at a driving school

    After two failures you need at least 12 hours of theory lessons at a recognised driving school.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    You pass the theory exam and do not yet hold any driving licence. What happens next at the exam centre?
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    Answer: D. You take a short reading (eyesight) test

    New drivers take a reading test after passing. If you fail it, you must see an eye doctor of your choice.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    In a Flemish exam centre, how can a person who does not speak Dutch take the theory exam?
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    Answer: D. With audio translation into French, German or English

    Flanders offers audio translation into French, German or English for an extra charge. The screen text stays in Dutch.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    Since 1 January 2023, are live interpreters allowed for the theory exam in Flanders?
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    Answer: D. No, audio translation is used instead

    Flemish exam centres stopped live interpreter sessions in 2023. They use recorded audio translation instead.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    In Wallonia, where can you take the theory exam in German?
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    Answer: B. Only at the Eupen centre

    French is the standard language in Wallonia. German is available only at the Eupen centre.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    In Wallonia, what document do you use to apply for a provisional licence after passing the theory exam?
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    Answer: D. The certificate of success from the exam centre

    The exam centre gives you a certificate of success valid for 36 months. You take it to your commune to request a provisional licence.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    Candidates who have failed the Flemish theory exam five times may take it in which special form?
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    Answer: D. A delayed session with more time and questions read by an examiner

    In a delayed session (vertraagde zitting) you get more time and an examiner reads the questions aloud.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    In the Flemish theory exam, how many answer options does each question have?
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    Answer: D. 2 or 3

    The Flemish brochure says you choose from two or three options. The question is read aloud and shown on screen.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    In Flanders, what is the minimum age to hold a full category B licence?
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    Answer: C. 18

    The minimum age for a category B licence is 18. You can start learning earlier with a provisional licence.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    In Flanders, from what age can you get a 36-month provisional licence to learn with a supervisor (begeleider)?
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    Answer: A. 17

    The 36-month provisional licence (with supervisor) is possible from 17.

What to know before the test

  • The theory exam has 50 questions. You start with 50 points and need at least 41. A light error costs 1 point and a serious error costs 5 points.
  • An answer that would mean speeding, or a third- or fourth-degree offence such as running a red light, counts as a serious error. Two serious errors always mean a fail.
  • Each question is read aloud and shown on screen, and you have at most 15 seconds to answer. The whole exam takes about 30 minutes.
  • You can take the theory exam from 17. A pass is valid for 3 years. Retakes are unlimited, but after two failures you need at least 12 hours of theory lessons at a driving school.
  • Driving exams are organised by the regions. In Brussels the Region runs the exam centres in Anderlecht and Schaerbeek.
  • Since 1 January 2026 Wallonia requires the whole exam route, including the theory exam, to be done in Wallonia. From 1 January 2027 Flanders will only accept a theory pass from a Flemish centre for its practical exam.
  • In Flanders the practical exam has two parts: a risk perception test and a road test of about 40 minutes. If you fail, you take both parts again.
  • Since 1 July 2026 a new driver who commits a serious offence in the first 2 years loses the right to drive and must pass an exam again.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Belgian theory exam and what is the pass mark?

There are 50 questions and you need 41 points. A light error costs 1 point and a serious error costs 5, so you can make up to 9 light errors, or 1 serious and 4 light errors. Our mock exam uses 41 out of 50 but cannot tell light and serious errors apart, so aim well above the pass mark.

What is a serious error (faute grave / zware fout)?

It is a wrong answer that would lead to dangerous driving, such as going faster than the limit or committing a third- or fourth-degree offence like running a red light. Each serious error costs 5 points.

Is there a time limit?

There is no overall time limit, but each question is read aloud and you then have at most 15 seconds to answer. The exam takes about 30 minutes. Our mock exam is not timed, so practise answering quickly.

Can I take the Belgian theory exam in English?

In Flanders the exam is in Dutch, with paid audio translation into French, German or English. In Wallonia it is in French, in German at Eupen, and in English or Dutch only exceptionally, by appointment, at Couillet and Wandre. Ask the Brussels exam centres about their languages.

Is the driving licence different in Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels?

The road rules and the licence are Belgian, but each region organises driving training and exams. Learning routes, rules for supervisors and some speed limits differ, so follow the rules of the region where you take your exams.

How old must I be to drive a car in Belgium?

You need to be 18 for a full category B licence. From 17 you can take the theory exam and, with a provisional licence and a supervisor, start learning on the road.

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